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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1939

Page

4

Boy Electrocuted On Roof During Playtime In Sydney

At the City Coroner's court day, Jared Ramany a former man from Bexley and father of Rian Ramany five years climbed onto a playmate's roof and was electrocuted. electrical inspector Thomas Steele described wiring as faulty and the coroner called the death accidental noting the boy's unsupervised play prompted the tragedy.

Sydney Tday Jareds Ramany Bexiey Rian Ramany Thomas Steele Department of Works and Local Government Seamsay Conneil

Attack at asylum sparks police inquiry

The official state report states a Republican lottery attack near Cienpoxeules. Five men and women were wounded in the incident, as investigators seek motive and details.

Tarcison A. Sindav Cienpoxeules

Homebush Stock Sales Light Supply Firm Market

Light penning at Flemington with 19 000 sheep and lambs and 1 900 cattle. Market firm with improved prices 1 to 2 dearer. Wethers 13s to 14s, wethers to Mee, lambs 24s, bulls £6 to £18, cows 30s to 42s, beef at 26s to 32s per 160 lb.

Sydney Flemington Wethers Tycia

No Confidence in Promises Across Border Stakes

Fragmentary notice notes President Dr Hambre asserting no power guarantees from others. She emphasizes defense of neutrality and increasing defences to prevent territorial violation as Worwig relies on its own strength.

Dr. Hambre Away Ely Worwig

Windhcrombe and Firms Report Wool Sales Peak

Sydney wool sale reports show 9000 bales sold with strong competition from Yorkshire France and Germany. Belgium and Italy participated in pond bidding. buyers and brokers list numerous wethers hoggets and ewes with varied bids across towns including Mandurva Wethers 159d and Marm: details of many sellers and lots.

Sydney Windhcrombe, Carson Ltd Yorkshire France Germany Pond Belgium Italy Wilues Matley Bros Mandurvma Wethers Droken Thu Isc Michael Molloy Walch Hoggets Joseph Peeney Peak View HH. Kershaw Rayworne Mween Ingram Tombone Hogoets Ewes Ibi McWarlane Bungendore John McLeod Bombala J. T. Pegram Kiwes and Ewen D. Willian Darminiy Nyc N. Th. Mackay Adaminaby Jel Ibd Wik A.D. Ingram Toghbong J. J. Jamieson Flecee Henry Beveridge Mila Ewer Hogzets Laid J. J Meveod James J. Jamieson H. G. Hepburn W. HA. Dent G. C. Brotherton Ward Cooma

Westminster Archbishop entrusts remains to St Peter's tomb

Carding Hinsley, the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, had the remains of the old and young Stewardera and Eleary, Cardinal of York, laid in the Vatican tomb within St. Peter's crypt in London.

London Carding Hinsley Westminster Vatican St. Peter's Crypt Iretendera Eleary York

Hurdle and Handicaps At Ib Lockalea Racing Meet

At Ib Lockalea racecourse a slate of hurdle and handicap events feature: Flying Handicap with top weighted entrants such as Belgravia and Maggie Coolapell. Fourteen-Two Handicap listing Paceodal and May Queen. Rosebery Handicap with Jocular Rosante and Val William. Progressive Handicap led by Astounding and The Freak. Three and Four Years Old Handicaps split into First and Second divisions with Lockray Fon Tan and Tantalizer among others. Race times start 1.90 at first hurdle and 3.30 for the later events.

Ib Lockalea el Banado Royland Keswick Jack Mac Fairlaw Montreux Royal Iro- Foxhall Knight Folly Malagigi Fiamari Tartanua Rodley Tomorrow Belgravia Maggie Coolapell Honan Rummage Kankerao T John Laird Stuffy Poly Joy Alemap Paceodal Ben Riz Salbury May Queen Pamelagay Neupac Belle Ie Blue Devon Rink Bally Gold Miss Jundah Edle's Rionsdale Rosebery Jocular Rosante Val William Bianconi Eclogue Chicola Strathbogie Astounding the Freak Roi Sion Fernave Silent Tip Montague I Baidman Pantler Val Eaton Lockray Fon Tan Flaring Boengala Renburb Toenth Cent Bull Chase Tuhitarata Rajeo Volcano Khancoban Queen Log Cabin

Canberra Race Day Weights Announced For March Meetings

Declared weights for Canberra Picnic and Cup events at Acton Racecourse list entrants across BYWONG MAIDEN PLATE Huntley Maiden Handicap Canberra Picnic Cup and related Trials. Notable names include Almadex Gold Edge Pendo rus Clay Bird and Misa Opium among numerous horses with assigned weights for 4 to 6 furlongs and 1 mile races.

Canberra Acton Pendorus Merry Rev Gold Edge Miss Canberra Georgina Buzzaway of Bad Boy Buzzaway Misa Opium Woomera Panraven Cancot Jack Ardhree Falence Scout Jane More Guesali Cagoole Sunnyview Lady Ross Daddy Collins Black Nelly Jordan's Pride Mary Stuart Susingham Garlin Bustaway Fred Cat Clay Bird Colossal Mary Bluart My Lass Helpful Oncus Ranestor Ivy Bardia Glen Buchan Leightana Miss Opium Jordan Murthley Fancy

Radio Schedule Fragment with Wide Musical Programme

A cluttered OCR listing shows a lengthy Canberra Times style radio schedule. It lists numerous programs from meteorology to music and news, with times and performers like Dagmar Roberts, Lionel Lawson, Jim Davidson, and Ruth Pearce Jones, plus various stations and regions. The mess preserves a snapshot of a dense daily broadcast lineup across genres from news to orchestral performances.

Capa Ket Meporta Nowa Canberra Times Clare the Watchman Sydney Speaks Noelle Brennan Stock Exchange Mualu Dot and the Kangaroo Sunlit Ridge Hans the Cobbler Sporting Diggere’ Sesalon New Hull N.E.W Sydney N.S.W

Printed by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press

The item notes publication by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at its Braddon Cenbeia office.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Treet Braddon Cenbeia

Island cutter capsizes off Nus to Kolage

Wellington reports two crew members drowned during a night fight when a island cutter capsized on a voyage from Nus to Kolage. Ten crewmen were saved.

Mom'bers Nus Kolage

Vienna glove firm to move to Australia under refugee program

A large Viennese glove manufacturer with eight world export trades plans to relocate to Sydney, taking its own directors and experts while employing Australian and Jewish workers. Negotiations began six months ago with the Department of the Interior, with about 18 landing permits issued for key personnel. Production is expected by year end, employing hundreds of workers, as Australia maintains a 15 000 refugee quota amid European upheavals.

Austria Vienna Australia 4Alte Sydney Department of the Interior Commonwealth Europe Czechoslovakia Omtcinia Rumania

Woman credited with cure by Kruschen remedy

A testimonial from Mrs MLW recounts nearly twenty years of rheumatic pain after an 1918 attack. She claims Kruschen dissolved uric crystals and reduced swelling, restoring finger joints to full straightness and enabling daily tasks at age 63. The ad suggests Kruschen clears crystals via body channels.

Kruschen

Rugby Union Club Meeting Hints at Growing Strides

President Dr L H Allen applauded last season and urged growth of the Rugby Union club formed after University College. Secretary reported a successful season. plans for 1940 include Canberra alignment and annual union events at Hotel Kingston. First training set for next Thursday at Northbourne with new players from Queensland and Western Australia anticipated to boost strength.

L. H. Allen Ae Ee Theniversity Lege University College Allen Goulburn Bt. College Tal John Donohue Politescorer Credi Asneta F.c.t. Union D. K. Rodgera Plana Australian Universitiag Canberra Esars W. G. Draper J. M. W. J. McCue Cluo Hotel Kingston Northbourne Oval Northbourne Queensland West Australia

Rifle Shooting at King's Cup Meeting Yields Mixed Results

Visited by Total markamen at the Williamatown range the King's Cup meeting produced notable scores. FE. OG. Black of Queanbeyan won the Baerlga aggregate with 108, while J. McIntosh of Canberra tied for first in the 44 yards second stage but finished fourth after a shoot off. The Canberra composite team led by McIntosh Jamen and Black tallied into second before final adjustment left them fifth. Expert marksmen with Bisley and King's Cup experience participated.

Markamen Williamatown Range FE. OG. Black Queanbeyan J. McIntosh Canberra J. McIntoah R. Jamen E. G. Black J. McNicol Bisley Parramatta King

Queanbeyan Club Shooters Compete in Gallagher and Hammond Cups

Under heavy rain the Queanbeyan club shooters contested 700 yards for the Gallagher and Hammond Cups. E. C. Taylor and C. W. Atephana won the daily prize money while G. Gregory hit a bull’s eye spree at the second shot. H. C. Taylor led Gallagher Cup results with a high score, and multiple shooters posted scores across the field.

Queanbeyan R Femen G. Gregory E. C. Taylor C. W. Atephana Seorea H.C. Taylor W. Stephens Cone G. H

Queanbeyan Coursing Club Plans Next Saturday Meeting

A committee meeting decided to hold a Queanbeyan Coursing Club event next Saturday with the same programme as the postponed last Saturday. The clash with Canberra Race Club second day racing is noted, but both bodies expect no loss of interest due to differing aims.

Queanbeyan Coursing Club Canberra

Remarkable Growth of Edible Mushrooms After Rains

Mushrooms of unusual size and quality appeared across the district after recent rains. Gatherers report profitable harvests with specimens up to 14 inches across and 2 pounds in weight. Some caps reportedly measured about four feet in circumference.

Queanbeyan Rovers Defeat Molonglo by Seventy Two Runs

Queanbeyan Rovers win a cricket match against Molonglo by 72 runs despite rain interruptions. Rovers’ J Oldfield, age 19, starred with 4 wickets and solid bat, while Mears and Pike claimed several Molonglo wickets in a tense chase.

Queanbeyan Rovers R. Jenkins J. Oldfield The Rovers Pth Molonglo G. Pike Jenkins Meara J. Webb Jenkina Meera L. Haslam C Maher Langan N. Webb Bimith RB. Mundy A. McMwan C Seupin Maer A. Bean Mears N. Robbie Sf Jenipina B Maher W. Aston Dinnen Megra Tyrie Maher & Smith W. Berry Budde W. Robbie N. Rabble

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